Lebanon residents excited for new TriStar freestanding emergency room

LEBANON, Tenn. (WSMV) - No one wants to take a trip to the emergency room, but when you need it, you need it fast. “When we think about stroke or heart attacks, every single minute can actually save a life,” said TriStar CEO Cindy Bergmeier. Right...

Lebanon hospital's birthing center will remain open following community outcry

The birth center at Lebanon Community Hospital will continue to operate after a community effort to prevent its closure. LEBANON, Ore. - The future of the birth center at Lebanon Community Hospital is now secure, bringing relief to families in the...

Lebanon hospital birth center remains, thanks to community effort

Human Rights Watch urges Lebanon authorities to release former Libya leader’s son

Human Rights Watch (HRW) issued a statement on Thursday calling on the Lebanese authorities to immediate release Hannibal Gaddafi, who has been held in pre-trial detention for 10 years. HRW reported that Gaddafi, son of former Libyan leader...

Canberra’s Lebanese community say Bob Katter has had too much sun

Independent federal MP Bob Katter threatened to punch a reporter in the mouth for asking about his Lebanese heritage. Photo: Bob Katter. Canberra’s Lebanese community think independent MP Bob Katter should relocate to the ACT because the continued...

Israel’s double-tap strike on Nasser Hospital likely broke rules of war

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Anthony Albanese condemns MP Bob Katter for threatening journalist over Lebanese heritage question

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has urged the federal MP who raised his fist and threatened to punch a journalist to reflect on his behaviour. Maverick MP Bob Katter, 80, confronted a TV reporter during an extraordinary press conference on...

Samaritan Health to keep labor and delivery after ONA-led campaign success

LEBANON, Ore. (KATU) — The Oregon Nurses Association (ONA) announced a significant victory for healthcare services in Lebanon and Lincoln City, as Samaritan Health Services confirmed it will continue offering labor, delivery, and emergency...

Samaritan announces it will not close Lebanon birthing center

Samaritan Health Services announced Wednesday, Aug. 27, that it will continue to offer maternity care for women and children at all five of its hospitals, including Samaritan Lebanon Community Hospital. The organization said that it is “updating...

Knowledge and Practice of Nurses on Prevention and Management of Intradialytic Hypotension at Kiruddu and Mulago National Referral Hospitals

Introduction Hemodialysis is a vital treatment for approximately 3 million individuals globally with end-stage kidney disease, significantly enhancing survival and quality of life.1 Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects around 844 million people...

Lebanese bank depositors still struggle with financial hardship, trauma

Bank customers carry placards against the restrictive measures during a protest organized by the Union of Lebanese Expatriates Depositors and Depositors' Outcry, a group campaigning for the rights of depositors, in Beirut, Lebanon, on July 4. File...

Lebanon city officials get snapshot of homelessness through PIT count

27% of Lebanon County households struggle to afford basic necessities despite having employed members. The city is developing a housing action strategy and applying for grants to address housing needs. Coalition to End Homelessness representatives...

From jobs to safety: How UNIFIL’s withdrawal will impact South Lebanon

Report by Toni Mrad, English adaptation by Mariella Succar For many residents of southern Lebanon, the presence of UNIFIL forces is more than a security measure—it is a vital part of daily life. The international force, numbering 10,147 personnel,...

Israel’s ‘double-tap’ hospital strike probably breached rules of war

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Finding Safety at Montana Collective Shelter: Mahmoud’s Story of Displacement and Resilience in South Lebanon

A Shelter Becomes a Lifeline Mahmoud and his son were among the first to arrive at the Montana Collective Shelter the day after it opened its doors in December 2023. The former hotel in Marwanieh, southern Lebanon, quickly became a lifeline for...

Simplicity key for Mt. Lebanon boys soccer

The 2025 Mt. Lebanon boys soccer team Mike Gullo faces an interesting dilemma as he attempts to direct Mt. Lebanon to its 11th WPIAL championship and second PIAA title in the history of the boys soccer program. The Blue Devils have not won a...

Israeli airstrikes hit sites in southern Lebanon

2025-08-28T12:44:13+00:00 font Enable Reading Mode A- A A+ Shafaq News – Southern Lebanon On Thursday, Israeli warplanes launched a series of raids targeting several locations across southern Lebanon. According to Lebanese media outlets, the...

Lebanon: Immediately Release Gaddafi’s Son

(Beirut) – Lebanese authorities should immediately release the son of Libya’s former leader Muammar Gaddafi, Hannibal Gaddafi, whom they have wrongly imprisoned for nearly a decade, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities should provide...

Company to build $150 million hospital in Lebanon

LEBANON — A Fort Wayne company this week announced it will build a $150 million hospital in Lebanon. Parkview Health intends to build a 108,000-square-foot, 30-bed, full-service hospital and 30,000-square-foot medical office building in the...

Ministry of Labour Launches Regulation No. 19 on Occupational Health and Safety in the Workplace

Monrovia, August 27, 2025. The Ministry of Labour, in collaboration with partners, has officially launched Regulation No. 19 on Occupational Health, Safety, and Welfare in the Workplace, in line with Chapter 29.3 of the Decent Work Act of 2015....